Where an individual is able to lend to other individuals or businesses. Although it is the oldest form of lending, it has only been commercialised since the Financial Crisis. Investors are encouraged to deposit money with a P2P lender for a fixed period of time for an agreed Interest Coupon. The P2P lender then makes Loans to Borrowers for a higher interest coupon. These businesses are most prevalent in the Development Finance and small business lending sectors. Sectors that Mainstream Lenders retreated from after the 2008 Financial Crisis.
